Cucurbit-pests

Guides

• Diabroticina

  Diabroticina is a subtribe of leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae: Luperini) comprising approximately six genera and numerous species, many of which are economically significant agricultural pests. The subtribe exhibits striking species diversity, particularly in the Neotropics, with feeding habits ranging from highly polyphagous to oligophagous on single host families. Adults primarily feed on pollen, while larvae are root-feeders. Ecological and behavioral data remain incomplete for most non-pest species.

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